December 5th

I would like to set the record straight about coffee. As a doctor in New Orleans told me between sips of his espresso, “It’s the best addiction you can have.”
Is it? While, as mentioned before, there are negative aspects, I would like to defend the coffee bean and say that its benefits far outweigh any negative attributions that may have been associated with the caffeinated beverage over the years.

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On Saturday afternoon, out in Las Cruces, N.M., he was head football coach at Louisiana Tech University.
By that night, the Bulldogs were on the losing end of a 50-23 finale against New Mexico State University.
And by late Sunday night, the wheels began moving to eventually lead to his dismissal as the leader of the Bulldogs’ program after an eight-season stay.

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December 4th

Unfortunately, on both accounts, a season-long trend continued for the Tigers and Bulldogs.
They lost.
Grambling ended up on the short end of a 21-14 finale against Alcorn State at Robinson Stadium.
Tech was pummeled by New Mexico State 50-23 in Las Cruces.
Rare has it been through the years that both the G-Men and ‘Dogs suffer through frustrations and dissapointments simulataneously.
Oh, maybe one of the two schools might endure a losing record or be out of their conference championship picture early on, but seldom at the same time.
Not in 2006.

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The money comes from an expected $827 million budget surplus from last year and about $1 billion from this budget year.
Blanco says by calling the special session, it would allow state government to give money back to the people of Louisiana in a targeted manner that would help families, spur the economy and strengthen businesses.
“I look forward to working with our lawmakers in this effort,” Blanco said in her call.

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To be truthful, I have no idea, but I have put together a test that will help you decipher a very likely option. Remember: if you don’t know the answer to any of these questions, it’s OK to ask the person.
n What is their favorite color? Their favorite color will be the one they wear the most or keep close to them in other ways, such as in their car or home. Knowing this will allow you to pick out possible accessories to items they already have.

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With the loss, the Tigers (3-8, 3-6 Southwestern Athletic Conference) suffered their most defeats in a single season since 1997, when the last GSU club directed by the legendary Eddie Robinson posted the same mark; in that year, too, Grambilng also lost to the ‘Corn 44-20.
“We fought hard, as we did throughout this season, but we just came up short again,” said head coach Melvin Spears. “It seems like every other game we had this year, it was pretty close. But even with this loss, I am proud of our players by the way they battled back affer being down 14-0. We came back and made it close.

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“It’s because the facility is that good, the research is that good and the people are that good,” Reneau said.
To be able to come up with a facility, compile research and bring in people who are “that good”, it takes strong leadership. Louisiana Tech is fortunate to have that leadership in Reneau.

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But after his fit leaving the field, I wonder how many of the coaches — including the two standing right behind me who witnessed the young man’s tantrum — would still be willing to offer him a free ride to school.
That episode got me to thinking about something I had learned as a youngster in Sunday School. Our teacher told us that your life is the only Bible some people read. Expanding on that theme, she taught that you never know who’s watching you, so it’s important to watch what you do and say at all times.

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Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal is a non-profit, faith-based organization with a mission to restore the foundation of a safe and caring community by rebuilding the neighborhood system of caring relationships.
Ruston Mayor Dan Hollingsworth said he believes many local residents and church groups would be willing to implement a community renewal program similar to that in Shreveport.

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December 1st

“Those are the only days we are giving flu shots in December,” Washington said. “(Guidelines now state) it’s for everybody at high risk. Guidelines may change later, though. At least come and see on those days to see if they have changed.”
The vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Green Clinic is currently offering flu vaccinations for the general public in their internal medicine department from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Vaccinations are $35 each.

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